Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), and University of Massachusetts Boston has announced a groundbreaking partnership that will provide college students with hands-on training and experience in urban public health. The students will then deliver public health education…
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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum brings dynamic season of music to Boston’s Calderwood Hall
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum will continue its Fall 2026 Weekend Concert Series with three performances in October. This ten-concert autumn season curated by Abrams Curator of Music George Steel is held on select Sundays at 1:30 pm and runs…
MBTA announces infrastructure work for October, Green, Blue lines, Commuter rail impacted
The MBTA has announced major construction work will continue in October to upgrade and enhance the subway and Commuter Rail system while also supporting several MassDOT projects. With the goal of improving reliability and the accessibility of the T for…
Wu announces up to $35M in low-cost financing to accelerate housing construction
The Housing Accelerator Fund will provide developers low-cost construction loans and equity investment to close financing gaps, advance stalled projects and build more homes for Boston residents sooner BOSTON – Monday, September 21, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced…
Boston Harbor City Cruises sets sail into fall with seasonal experiences on Boston Harbor
Summer may be winding down, but the season on Boston Harbor is far from over. Boston Harbor City Cruises (BHCC) is welcoming fall with a lineup of experiences that give locals and visitors new reasons to get out on the…
City of Boston Free Fall Fitness Series in full swing
This fall, residents can enjoy a variety of healthy activities in the parks, including Walking Group, Yoga, Tai Chi, ZUMBA®, Dance Hall Bootcamp, and more. Classes are designed for all skill levels and ages, with options that are family-friendly, age-friendly,…
Aquarium now offering discounted tickets for homeschooling families
The New England Aquarium is offering discounted admission this fall for homeschooling families to experience its educational programs and exhibits. Every Tuesday through December 22, 2026, homeschool families have access to special ticket prices: $12 for children and $21 for…
A 1920s séance recreation comes to William Hickling Prescott House
Boston residents won’t have to travel far to experience the supernatural this season. On October 30th, right in our own backyard, the William Hickling Prescott House at 55 Beacon St. on Beacon Hill is playing host to ‘Whispers from the…
Fenway Health receives Everyone250 Historical Marker recognizing more than 50 years of community-rooted care
Fenway Health marked more than five decades of community-rooted care on Wednesday, August 26, with the unveiling of an Everyone250 Historical Marker at its 1340 Boylston Street location. Presented by Embrace Boston and Everyone250, the marker honored Fenway’s evolution from…
Megan Gates named as new Pine Street Inn Board Chair
Pine Street Inn, New England’s leading organization dedicated to ending homelessness, announced the appointment of Megan Gates, of the South End, as the new chair of its board of directors. Gates joined Pine Street’s board in 2012 and has supported Pine…